I'm wondering how many of you came close to naming the painting and the artist.  I had one person say they knew they had seen the painting but couldn't name it. The micro view shows a man lying down. He is wearing a stripped coat and behind his shoulder  we see the...

Did You Know  the following three facts about Crows? 1. Crows give their owners names. This is identified by a unique sound they make around specific people that they would not otherwise make. 2. Crows can count to six! 3. Crows sunbathe for Vitamin D. 1o Really Weird...

For sure Spring has arrived. The flowering trees and the garden beds are full of color, mostly shades of blue and purple. My landlady does all the gardening while I do all the watering. A team effort for sure. The Lilac bushes are more beautiful than I can remember in...

Spring is here and life seems good and once again full of promise and hope. When I feel new and hopeful I always find myself being more thankful especially for the many people in my life. When I sat down to write this post I thought it would only be fitting to say...

Hello from the art pastures of Helena, MT. For sure it has been awhile since my last post and no, I was not on vacation but that would have been nice. Instead my days have been filled with helping my 90 year old mom move to to a new home. Of course this move meant...

Are you Looking forward to something new or special this season? For some unknown reason I have always found December to be a month with new beginnings which is odd as it is the last month of the year. I look forward to the season of Advent which marks the beginning...

Do you live with an Angel? Summer and fall have been full of activity here at Urban Pastures Art. I have been extremely busy helping my mom. who lives with me and who will turn 90 next month. She is my biggest fan and art critique. I love her honesty about art and...

In March I was given the opportunity to do some interior house painting.   Making a home more beautiful with a fresh coat of paint is always rewarding to me. Getting out of the art studio for a few days is refreshing and brings new opportunities to meet new people....

    2015 easter Eggs   It is still winter here in Helena but you would never know it with 40 to 65 degree temperatures and tulips poking their heads up in the garden. Signs of spring are everywhere and especially in the art studio. All the beautiful...

As 2015 has begun to unfold I have had the opportunity to make new art friends as well as experience new art venues. A few patrons who stopped by my art show in November asked if I could teach them how to make paper clay birds. I immediately said yes and set a date...